Lead Miami Student Employment Program

You aren’t the average high school student. You set the bar higher and went the extra mile. Whether you were captain of the soccer team or president of your class, your dedication didn’t go unnoticed. This is why you have been invited to apply to Lead Miami, UM's premier student employment program.

As a Lead Miami participant, you’ll receive on-campus job placement assistance during your first year, a path to on- and off-campus internships, and invitations to workshops and conferences to further enhance your leadership skills.

Lead Miami is a commitment throughout your college career. You'll be required to:

Complete time management training within the first semester of freshman year

Register with the Toppel Career Center by the end of freshman year to explore on- and off-campus internships through the U Intern Program

Complete yearly job evaluations

Join a student organization by the end of freshman year

Attend at least one career development workshop or activity at the Toppel Career Center per academic year, beginning with sophomore year

Attend one leadership activity/workshop per academic year, beginning with sophomore year

"I feel like I won the lottery because my job feels like an extension of school. I now understand that it's not just magic that makes things happen, it's weeks and months of emails, phone calls, and planning to push ideas through."

Anh LeMedia Writing and Production majorStudent Assistant at the Frost School of Music Communications Department

"I have this job where I get to write about engineering, so it’s the best of both worlds."

Francisco AlberdiEnvironmental Engineering majorStudent Assistant at the Dean's Office, College of Engineering

"I wanted to have work experience and be groomed for the real world. I’m happy I applied."

Olajide JegedeMarine Science and Computer Science majorStudent Assistant at the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs